Go to the following websites (bottom of the page) to learn about your planet.
You will be assigned a planet.
Powerpoints –Each slide should answer the following questions fully.
Slide 1: Name
Slide 2: Planet
Slide 3: Who or what is your planet named after (namesake)?
Slide 4: How far is your planet from the sun in kilometers?
Slide 5: How big is your planet? Diameter, density, etc.
Slide 6: 5 Interesting facts about your planet
Slide 7: How many moons does your planet have and what are their names?
Slide 8: How long is one year on your planet in comparison to Earth years (period of revolution)? One day on your planet is equal to how many hours/days on Earth (period of rotation)?
Slide 9: Any special features? Volcanoes, craters, rings, valleys, etc.?
Slide 10: What is the composition of your planet?
Slide 11: What is the air like on your planet? List gases in the atmosphere.
Slide 12: What is the weather like on your planet? What is the daytime temperature? What is nighttime temperature?
Planet Project
MERCURY
VENUS
MARS
JUPITER
SATURN
URANUS
NEPTUNE